ADB Briefs
ADB Briefs are based on papers or notes prepared by ADB staff and their resource persons. The series is designed to provide concise, nontechnical accounts of policy issues of topical interest, with a view to facilitating informed debate.
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Financing Long-Term Care in Asia and the Pacific
This brief provides an overview of long-term care (LTC) financing systems in Asia and the Pacific and provides insights on successful strategies and approaches. -
Surface Water Resources Assessment of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Delta River Basin Groups: Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity, and Sustainability
This brief discusses the state of surface water resources in the Tonle Sap and Mekong Delta river basin groups (RBGs) in Cambodia. It outlines climate risks and impacts to consider at the river basin level. -
Using Technology to Improve Civil Service Talent
This brief presents digital and online platforms for civil services in Asia and the Pacific, along with recommendations for holistic government interventions and reforms in policies, business processes, and management systems. -
ADB Support for School Education (K–12) in Asia and the Pacific
This brief provides an overview of ADB’s school education support for its developing member countries and discusses lessons learned and emerging priorities. -
Supporting Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia
This brief proposes reforms for five key sectors in Southeast Asia to support the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) economic recovery and drive sustainable, broad-based growth. -
Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia
This brief explains how big data can be utilized in Southeast Asia to boost public service delivery and expedite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recovery. -
Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia
This brief outlines how Southeast Asia can focus on green growth to successfully and sustainably recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. -
Strengthening Domestic Resource Mobilization in Southeast Asia
This brief looks at how Southeast Asian countries can improve tax yields after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. -
COVID-19 Impact on Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Sri Lanka
This brief presents evidence on the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Sri Lanka. -
Assessing the Impact of the Graduation Approach in the Philippines
This brief assesses the impact of a project in the Philippines that utilized the graduation approach to reduce poverty and build resilience among households.